Common Causes of Chest Pains

Common Causes of Chest Pains
1. Muscle Strain- Inflammation of the muscles and tendons around

the ribs can result in persistent chest pain. If the pain becomes
worse with activity then it may be a symptom of a muscle strain.
2. Injured Ribs- Injuries to the ribs, such as bruises, breaks, and

fractures, can cause chest pain. A person may have head a crack or
felt extreme pain at the time of injury if they have a broken rib.
3. Peptic Ulcers- Peptic ulcers, which are sores in the stomach lining,
do not usually cause intense pain. However, they can result in a
recurring discomfort in the chest. Taking antacids, which are
available to purchase online and in pharmacies, can usually relieve
pain caused by peptic ulcers.
4. Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) GERD refers to when

the contents of the stomach move back up into the throat. It can
cause a burning feeling in the chest and a sour taste in the mouth.
5. Asthma- Asthma is a common breathing disorder characterized by

inflammation in the airways, which can cause chest pains. Other
symptoms include shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing.
6. Collapsed Lung- When air builds up in the space between the

lungs and ribs, a lung can collapse, causing sudden chest pain
when breathing. If someone has a collapsed lung, they will also
experience shortness of breath, tiredness, and a rapid heart rate.
7. Costochondritis- Costochondritis is an inflammation of the

cartilage of the rib cage. This condition can cause chest pain.
Costochondritis pain may get worse when sitting or lying in certain
positions, as well as when a person does any physical activity.
8. Esophageal Contraction Disorders- ECD are spasms or contraction

in the food pipe. These disorders can also cause chest pain.
9. Esophageal Hypersensitivity- Changes in pressure in the food pipe

or the presence of acid can sometimes cause severe pain. At
present, experts are not sure what causes this sensitivity.
10. Esophageal Rupture- If the food pipe bursts, this can result in
sudden, intense chest pain. An esophageal rupture may occur after
intense vomiting or an operation involving the esophagus.
11. Hiatal Hernia-A Hiatal Hernia is when part of the stomach

pushes up into the chest. This type of hernia is very common and
may not cause any symptoms. However, if the top of the stomach
pushes into the lower part of the chest after eating, it can cause
symptoms of GERD, such as heartburn and chest pain.
12. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy- Hypertrophic

Cardiomyopathy is when the heart grows toot thick due to genetic
factors. The thickening of the heart prevents blood from flowing
from the heart properly, causing the muscle to work very hard to
pump blood. Symptoms of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy include
chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, lightheadedness, and
fainting.
13. Tuberculosis- Tuberculosis bacteria growing in the lungs can

cause symptoms such as a bad cough, coughing up blood or
sputum, or pain in the chest.
14. Mitral Valve Prolapse- Chest pain, palpitations, dizziness are
all symptoms of mitral valve prolapse, which is when a valve in
the heart is unable to close fully. In mild cases, this condition may
have no obvious symptoms,
15. Panic Attack-A Panic Attack may cause chest pain in

addition to nausea, dizziness, sweating, rapid heartbeat, and fear.
16. Pericarditis- Pericarditis is inflammation of the sac around

the heart. It can result in sharp chest pain that is made worse by
intakes of breath or lying down.
17. Pleurisy- Pleurisy is inflammation of the membrane that

covers the lungs. It can result in sharp chest pain when breathing
deeply.
18. Pneumonia- Lung infections such as pneumonia can cause

sharp or stabbing chest pain. Other symptoms of pneumonia
include fever, chills, and coughing up phlegm.
19. Pulmonary Embolism-A Pulmonary Embolism is when a

blood clot gets trapped in an artery feeding blood to the lungs. It
can cause chest pain, difficulty breathing, and coughing up blood,
pulmonary embolisms can be life-threating if not treated
immediately.
20. Heart Attack- Chest pain is one of the five main symptoms of
a heart attack. The other are:
*Pain in the jaw, neck or back
*Light-headedness or weakness
*Pain in the arms or shoulders
*Shortness of breath
Women experiencing a heart attack may also experience sudden
tiredness, nausea, or vomiting.
If someone thinks that they are having a heart attack, they should seek
emergency medical help. The quicker a person can get to ER, the
quicker treatment can begin
Getting prompt treatment increases a person’s chance of survival and
potentially reduces the severity of the damage to the heart.
21. Myocarditis- Myocarditis is when the heart becomes

inflamed, resulting in symptoms that are similar to a heart attack,
such as:
*Chest pain
*Fever
*Trouble breathing
*Fatigue
*Racing Heartbeat
22. Angina- Angina feels like a squeezing pain or pressure on the

chest. It occurs when not enough blood is getting to the heart. A
person may also feel pain in the shoulders, back, neck, arms, or
jaw.
Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease.
23. Aortic Dissection- Aortic dissection is a separation of the

inner layers of the aorta, the main artery that leads from the heart.
When this happens, a buildup of blood can cause the artery to
burst. Aortic dissection is life threatening, so requires immediate
medical help.
24. Coronary Artery Dissection-Sudden intense pain that appears

to “tear” across the chest, neck, back, or abdomen can be a
symptom of coronary artery dissection. This rare but serious
condition occurs when the coronary artery tears.
25. Pancreatitis- One rare symptom of pancreatitis is pain in the

lower chest that is made worse by lying down flat
26. Pulmonary Hypertension- Pulmonary Hypertension is high blood

pressure in the arteries that carry blood to the lungs. In some cases,
this may result in chest pain.

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Common Causes of Chest Pains

1. Muscle Strain- Inflammation of the muscles and tendons around

2. Injured Ribs- Injuries to the ribs, such as bruises, breaks, and

4. Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) GERD refers to when

5. Asthma- Asthma is a common breathing disorder characterized by

6. Collapsed Lung- When air builds up in the space between the

7. Costochondritis- Costochondritis is an inflammation of the

8. Esophageal Contraction Disorders- ECD are spasms or contraction

9. Esophageal Hypersensitivity- Changes in pressure in the food pipe

11. Hiatal Hernia-A Hiatal Hernia is when part of the stomach

12. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy- Hypertrophic

13. Tuberculosis- Tuberculosis bacteria growing in the lungs can

15. Panic Attack-A Panic Attack may cause chest pain in

16. Pericarditis- Pericarditis is inflammation of the sac around

17. Pleurisy- Pleurisy is inflammation of the membrane that

18. Pneumonia- Lung infections such as pneumonia can cause

19. Pulmonary Embolism-A Pulmonary Embolism is when a

21. Myocarditis- Myocarditis is when the heart becomes

22. Angina- Angina feels like a squeezing pain or pressure on the

23. Aortic Dissection- Aortic dissection is a separation of the

24. Coronary Artery Dissection-Sudden intense pain that appears

25. Pancreatitis- One rare symptom of pancreatitis is pain in the

26. Pulmonary Hypertension- Pulmonary Hypertension is high blood

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